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The Senate stands adjourned to convene for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times: Friday, October 6th at 10:30am; Tuesday, October 10th at 9:15am; Friday, October 13th 8:30am, committees are authorized to report legislative and executive matters from 9:00am to 11:00am; When the Senate adjourns on… 10/13

Friday, October 13th 8:30am, committees are authorized to report legislative and executive matters from 9:00am to 11:00am;

When the Senate adjourns on Friday it will next convene at 4:00pm on Monday, October 16, 2017.

On Monday, following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #226, Callista L. Gingrich to be Ambassador to the Holy See, with the time until 5:30pm equally divided. At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Gingrich nomination.

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #191, David Joel Trachtenberg, to be Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense

Wrap Up 10/5/2017 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #301, Randal Quarles, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; confirmed: 65-32. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #119, Lee Francis Cissna, to be Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services; invoked: 54-43. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #119, Lee Francis… MORE

Wrap Up 10/4/2017 Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #112, Eric D. Hargan, to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services; invoked: 57-38. Confirmation of Eric D. Hargan to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services; confirmed: 57-38. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #301, Randal Quarles, to be a Member

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6:27:58 P.M. 10/12/2017 The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 16, 2017.

House Activity

10:00:37 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:00:42 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Bradley Byrne to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:01:04 A.M.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

11:25:22 A.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:01 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 12.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:00:56 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Gabbard to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:02:26 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:20:53 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

12:21:45 P.M.

H. Res. 569

Mr. Frelinghuysen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 569 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2266, with an amendment.”

12:22:54 P.M.

H. Res. 569

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:22:55 P.M.

H. Res. 569

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 569.

1:10:26 P.M.

H. Res. 569

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

1:15:54 P.M.

S. 585

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 562. S. 585 — “To provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes.”

1:15:59 P.M.

S. 585

Rule provides for consideration of S. 585 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Mr. O’Halleran moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

1:42:47 P.M.

S. 585

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O’Halleran motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to add a new section at the end of title I related to Disclosure of Violations Relating to Air Transportation.

1:47:49 P.M.

S. 585

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

1:48:21 P.M.

S. 585

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the O’Halleran motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on the motion, and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. O’Halleran demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.

1:48:41 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

1:55:48 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 12.

1:55:57 P.M.

H.R. 2810

Mr. Thornberry asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference.

1:56:29 P.M.

H.R. 2810

On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.

1:57:02 P.M.

H.R. 2810

Mr. Langevin moved that the House instruct conferees.

1:57:20 P.M.

H.R. 2810

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Langevin motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2810. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to disagree with subsection (c) of section 336 of the Senate amendment, to recede from section 1064 of the House bill and to disagree with section 1087 of the Senate amendment.

2:36:57 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The previous question was ordered without objection.

2:37:26 P.M.

H.R. 2810

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Langevin motion to instruct conferees to H.R. 2810, the Chair put the question on the motion to instruct and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Langevin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.

2:37:57 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

2:40:39 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 12.

3:09:30 P.M.

H.R. 2810

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 – 237 (Roll no. 564).

3:09:46 P.M.

H.R. 2810

Mr. Thornberry moved that the House to close portions of the conference.

3:15:59 P.M.

H.R. 2810

On motion to to close portions of the conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 – 8 (Roll no. 565).

3:16:01 P.M.

H.R. 2810

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:16:13 P.M.

H. Res. 569

Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 569 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2266, with an amendment.”

3:24:07 P.M.

H. Res. 569

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 – 69 (Roll no. 566).

3:24:26 P.M.

H. Res. 569

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:24:30 P.M.

S. 585

Considered as unfinished business. S. 585 — “To provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes.”

3:32:40 P.M.

S. 585

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 – 232 (Roll no. 567).

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of matters within the jurisdiction of that committee under clause 11 of rule X: Nunes, Stewart, and Schiff.

3:43:05 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on the Budget for consideration of sec. 1262 of the House bill, and sec. 4 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Johnson (OH), Bergman, and Yarmuth.

3:43:36 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 221, 551, 555, and 3509 of the House bill, and secs. 236, 551-53, 3116, 5508, and 6001 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Foxx, Byrne, and Scott (VA).

3:44:07 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of secs. 313, 314, 601, 723, 727, 729, 732, 3118, and 3122 of the House bill, and secs. 601, 701, 725, 732, 1089A, 1625, and 3114 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walden, Barton, and Pallone.

3:44:38 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of sec. 862 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Barr, Williams, and Waters, Maxine.

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 515, 1062, 1063, 1067, 1080, 1695, 2843, and 3510 of the House bill, and secs. 520A, 529, 1035, 1081, 1083, 1217, 1264, and 14013 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Goodlatte, Issa, and Conyers.

3:46:02 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 601, 1062, 1265, 2827, 2828, 2831, 2832, 2844, 2863, subtitle F of title XXVIII, and sec. 2863 of the House bill, and secs. 311, 338, 601, 1263, 1264, 2850, and 12801 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Westerman, Cheney, and Grijalva.

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of sec. 223 of the House bill and secs. 897, 898, 1662-64, and 6002 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Smith (TX), Lucas, and Johnson, E. B..

3:47:10 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 801, 860B, 867, 1701-04, 1711-13, 1721-23, 1731-37, and 1741 of the House bill, and secs. 854, 862, 897, 898, 899C, 10801, and 10802 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chabot, Kelly (MS), and Velazquez.

3:47:30 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs 122, 311, 546, 601, 1082, 1617, 1695, 3501, 3502, 3505, and 3507-10 of the House bill, and secs. 331, 601, 1048, 6002, 13501, 13502, 13508, 13513, 13607, and 14013 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Graves (MO), Hunter, and Bustos.

3:47:45 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for consideration of secs. 572, 573, 576, 578, 1077, and 2841 of the House bill, and secs. 731, 1084, 1088, 1264, 11001, 11008, and 14004 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Roe (TN), Bilirakis, and Walz.

3:48:01 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of sec. 701 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Tiberi, Walorski, and Neal.

3:49:11 P.M.

H.R. 1616

Mr. Ratcliffe asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendment.

3:49:12 P.M.

H.R. 1616

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:00:56 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Gabbard to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:02:26 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:20:53 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

12:21:45 P.M.

H. Res. 569

Mr. Frelinghuysen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 569 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2266, with an amendment.”

12:22:54 P.M.

H. Res. 569

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:22:55 P.M.

H. Res. 569

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 569.

1:10:26 P.M.

H. Res. 569

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

1:15:54 P.M.

S. 585

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 562. S. 585 — “To provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes.”

1:15:59 P.M.

S. 585

Rule provides for consideration of S. 585 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Mr. O’Halleran moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

1:42:47 P.M.

S. 585

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O’Halleran motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to add a new section at the end of title I related to Disclosure of Violations Relating to Air Transportation.

1:47:49 P.M.

S. 585

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

1:48:21 P.M.

S. 585

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the O’Halleran motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on the motion, and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. O’Halleran demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.

1:48:41 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

1:55:48 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 12.

1:55:57 P.M.

H.R. 2810

Mr. Thornberry asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference.

1:56:29 P.M.

H.R. 2810

On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.

1:57:02 P.M.

H.R. 2810

Mr. Langevin moved that the House instruct conferees.

1:57:20 P.M.

H.R. 2810

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Langevin motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2810. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to disagree with subsection (c) of section 336 of the Senate amendment, to recede from section 1064 of the House bill and to disagree with section 1087 of the Senate amendment.

2:36:57 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The previous question was ordered without objection.

2:37:26 P.M.

H.R. 2810

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Langevin motion to instruct conferees to H.R. 2810, the Chair put the question on the motion to instruct and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Langevin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.

2:37:57 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

2:40:39 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 12.

3:09:30 P.M.

H.R. 2810

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 – 237 (Roll no. 564).

3:09:46 P.M.

H.R. 2810

Mr. Thornberry moved that the House to close portions of the conference.

3:15:59 P.M.

H.R. 2810

On motion to to close portions of the conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 – 8 (Roll no. 565).

3:16:01 P.M.

H.R. 2810

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:16:13 P.M.

H. Res. 569

Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 569 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2266, with an amendment.”

3:24:07 P.M.

H. Res. 569

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 – 69 (Roll no. 566).

3:24:26 P.M.

H. Res. 569

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:24:30 P.M.

S. 585

Considered as unfinished business. S. 585 — “To provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes.”

3:32:40 P.M.

S. 585

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 – 232 (Roll no. 567).

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of matters within the jurisdiction of that committee under clause 11 of rule X: Nunes, Stewart, and Schiff.

3:43:05 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on the Budget for consideration of sec. 1262 of the House bill, and sec. 4 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Johnson (OH), Bergman, and Yarmuth.

3:43:36 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 221, 551, 555, and 3509 of the House bill, and secs. 236, 551-53, 3116, 5508, and 6001 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Foxx, Byrne, and Scott (VA).

3:44:07 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of secs. 313, 314, 601, 723, 727, 729, 732, 3118, and 3122 of the House bill, and secs. 601, 701, 725, 732, 1089A, 1625, and 3114 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walden, Barton, and Pallone.

3:44:38 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of sec. 862 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Barr, Williams, and Waters, Maxine.

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 515, 1062, 1063, 1067, 1080, 1695, 2843, and 3510 of the House bill, and secs. 520A, 529, 1035, 1081, 1083, 1217, 1264, and 14013 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Goodlatte, Issa, and Conyers.

3:46:02 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 601, 1062, 1265, 2827, 2828, 2831, 2832, 2844, 2863, subtitle F of title XXVIII, and sec. 2863 of the House bill, and secs. 311, 338, 601, 1263, 1264, 2850, and 12801 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Westerman, Cheney, and Grijalva.

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of sec. 223 of the House bill and secs. 897, 898, 1662-64, and 6002 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Smith (TX), Lucas, and Johnson, E. B..

3:47:10 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 801, 860B, 867, 1701-04, 1711-13, 1721-23, 1731-37, and 1741 of the House bill, and secs. 854, 862, 897, 898, 899C, 10801, and 10802 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chabot, Kelly (MS), and Velazquez.

3:47:30 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs 122, 311, 546, 601, 1082, 1617, 1695, 3501, 3502, 3505, and 3507-10 of the House bill, and secs. 331, 601, 1048, 6002, 13501, 13502, 13508, 13513, 13607, and 14013 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Graves (MO), Hunter, and Bustos.

3:47:45 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for consideration of secs. 572, 573, 576, 578, 1077, and 2841 of the House bill, and secs. 731, 1084, 1088, 1264, 11001, 11008, and 14004 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Roe (TN), Bilirakis, and Walz.

3:48:01 P.M.

H.R. 2810

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of sec. 701 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Tiberi, Walorski, and Neal.

3:49:11 P.M.

H.R. 1616

Mr. Ratcliffe asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendment.

3:49:12 P.M.

H.R. 1616

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:01:26 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Babin to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:02:00 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:22:10 P.M.

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION – Mr. Al Green (TX) notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.

12:44:58 P.M.

H. Res. 562

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 562 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 562, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

1:18:00 P.M.

ANNOUNCEMENT – Pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, the Speaker designated this as the time for the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Al Green, to offer the resolution previously noticed. Subsequently, the resolution was not offered.

1:19:25 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question and agreeing to H. Res. 562, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

1:19:44 P.M.

H. Res. 562

Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 562 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”

1:44:54 P.M.

H. Res. 562

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 190 (Roll no. 560).

1:51:35 P.M.

H. Res. 562

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 185 (Roll no. 561).

1:51:36 P.M.

H. Res. 562

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1:52:09 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

1:55:19 P.M.

H.R. 2105

Mr. Webster (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2105 — “To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to disseminate guidance to help reduce small business cybersecurity risks, and for other purposes.”

1:56:05 P.M.

H.R. 2105

Considered under suspension of the rules.

1:56:09 P.M.

H.R. 2105

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2105.

2:20:31 P.M.

H.R. 2105

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

2:20:33 P.M.

H.R. 2105

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2:20:58 P.M.

H.R. 2763

Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2763 — “To amend the Small Business Act to improve the Small Business Innovation Research program and Small Business Technology Transfer program, and for other purposes.”

2:21:24 P.M.

H.R. 2763

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:21:26 P.M.

H.R. 2763

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2763.

2:44:53 P.M.

H.R. 2763

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

2:44:55 P.M.

H.R. 2763

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2:46:14 P.M.

S. 190

Mr. Olson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 190 — “To provide for consideration of the extension under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of nonapplication of No-Load Mode energy efficiency standards to certain security or life safety alarms or surveillance systems, and for other purposes.”

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:07:37 P.M.

S. 920

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:08:15 P.M.

H.R. 2302

Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2302 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 259 Nassau Street, Suite 2 in Princeton, New Jersey, as the “Dr. John F. Nash, Jr. Post Office”.”

3:08:41 P.M.

H.R. 2302

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:08:43 P.M.

H.R. 2302

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2302.

3:13:44 P.M.

H.R. 2302

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:13:46 P.M.

H.R. 2302

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:13:55 P.M.

H.R. 378

Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 378 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to enhance the authority under which Federal agencies may pay cash awards to employees for making cost saving disclosures, and for other purposes.”

3:14:05 P.M.

H.R. 378

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:14:06 P.M.

H.R. 378

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 378.

3:24:15 P.M.

H.R. 378

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

3:24:16 P.M.

H.R. 378

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:24:24 P.M.

H.R. 2196

Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2196 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow whistleblowers to disclose information to certain recipients.”

3:24:36 P.M.

H.R. 2196

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:24:37 P.M.

H.R. 2196

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2196.

3:31:03 P.M.

H.R. 2196

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

3:31:05 P.M.

H.R. 2196

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:31:13 P.M.

H.R. 2229

Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2229 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide permanent authority for judicial review of certain Merit Systems Protection Board decisions relating to whistleblowers, and for other purposes.”

3:31:24 P.M.

H.R. 2229

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:31:25 P.M.

H.R. 2229

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2229.

3:40:45 P.M.

H.R. 2229

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:40:48 P.M.

H.R. 2229

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:40:56 P.M.

H.R. 2989

Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2989 — “To establish the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission.”

3:41:05 P.M.

H.R. 2989

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:41:05 P.M.

H.R. 2989

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2989.

3:49:40 P.M.

H.R. 2989

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

3:49:42 P.M.

H.R. 2989

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:49:51 P.M.

H.R. 3031

Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3031 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for flexibility in making withdrawals from a Thrift Savings Plan account, and for other purposes.”

3:50:01 P.M.

H.R. 3031

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:50:02 P.M.

H.R. 3031

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3031.

4:00:05 P.M.

H.R. 3031

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:00:06 P.M.

H.R. 3031

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:00:07 P.M.

H.R. 3243

Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3243 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the sunset of certain provisions relating to information technology, to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 to extend the sunset relating to the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative, and for other purposes.”

4:00:45 P.M.

H.R. 3243

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:00:47 P.M.

H.R. 3243

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3243.

4:14:48 P.M.

H.R. 3243

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:14:59 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

4:29:59 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 11.

4:30:14 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business is on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

4:30:22 P.M.

H.R. 452

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 452 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 West Saint Louis Street in Pacific, Missouri, as the “Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr. Post Office”.”

4:55:55 P.M.

H.R. 452

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 0 (Roll no. 562).

4:55:56 P.M.

H.R. 452

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:56:04 P.M.

H.R. 3243

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3243 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the sunset of certain provisions relating to information technology, to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 to extend the sunset relating to the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative, and for other purposes.”

5:03:02 P.M.

H.R. 3243

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 0 (Roll no. 563).

5:03:03 P.M.

H.R. 3243

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:03:19 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 81

UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that the provisions of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546) shall apply to H. Con. Res. 81 not earlier than November 2, 2017, but on the same terms that would have adhered on October 13, 2017. Agreed to without objection.

5:05:18 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

5:22:49 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:28:52 P.M.

Mr. Soto moved that the House do now adjourn.

7:28:53 P.M.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

7:28:54 P.M.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 12, 2017.

House Activity 10/10

12:00:13 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

12:00:19 P.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Brian K. Fitzpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:00:40 P.M.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

12:18:46 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:00 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 10.

2:00:01 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:01:21 P.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:01:23 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Blumenauer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:01:24 P.M.

The House received a communication from Representative Murphy (PA) wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective on October 21, 2017.

2:02:33 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches

2:08:56 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 10, 2017, at 9:48 a.m.: that the Senate passed S. 692, S. 1103 and S. 1595.

2:09:54 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 p.m. today.

5:00:59 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 10.

5:01:12 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

5:01:24 P.M.

H.R. 1858

Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1858 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4514 Williamson Trail in Liberty, Pennsylvania, as the “Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom Post Office”.”

5:01:49 P.M.

H.R. 1858

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:01:50 P.M.

H.R. 1858

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1858.

5:09:03 P.M.

H.R. 1858

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5:09:12 P.M.

H.R. 452

Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 452 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 West Saint Louis Street in Pacific, Missouri, as the “Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr. Post Office”.”

5:09:46 P.M.

H.R. 452

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:09:48 P.M.

H.R. 452

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 452.

5:16:37 P.M.

H.R. 452

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5:17:02 P.M.

H.R. 2254

Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2254 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the “Janet Capello Post Office Building”.”

5:17:11 P.M.

H.R. 2254

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:17:12 P.M.

H.R. 2254

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2254.

5:21:54 P.M.

H.R. 2254

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

5:21:57 P.M.

H.R. 2254

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:22:13 P.M.

H.R. 2464

Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2464 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 New Chardon Street Lobby in Boston, Massachusetts, as the “John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office”.”

5:22:24 P.M.

H.R. 2464

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:22:25 P.M.

H.R. 2464

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2464.

5:28:18 P.M.

H.R. 2464

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5:28:27 P.M.

H.R. 294

Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 294 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2700 Cullen Boulevard in Pearland, Texas, as the “Endy Ekpanya Post Office Building”.”

5:28:40 P.M.

H.R. 294

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:28:41 P.M.

H.R. 294

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 294.

5:36:10 P.M.

H.R. 294

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

5:36:12 P.M.

H.R. 294

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:36:46 P.M.

S. 1617

Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1617 — “To designate the checkpoint of the United States Border Patrol located on United States Highway 77 North in Sarita, Texas, as the “Javier Vega, Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint”.”

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

5:44:19 P.M.

S. 1617

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:44:32 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.

6:30:16 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 10.

6:30:24 P.M.

Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 562.

6:30:25 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

6:31:32 P.M.

H.R. 1858

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1858 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4514 Williamson Trail in Liberty, Pennsylvania, as the “Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom Post Office”.”

6:54:13 P.M.

H.R. 1858

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 – 0 (Roll no. 558).

6:54:14 P.M.

H.R. 1858

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

6:54:15 P.M.

H.R. 2464

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2464 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 New Chardon Street Lobby in Boston, Massachusetts, as the “John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office”.”

7:02:21 P.M.

H.R. 2464

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 0 (Roll no. 559).

7:02:22 P.M.

H.R. 2464

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:04:00 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

7:21:39 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

9:03:24 P.M.

Mr. Castro (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn.

9:03:36 P.M.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

9:03:37 P.M.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 11, 2017.

House Activity 10/6/2017

10:30:11 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:30:20 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark Meadows to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

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